ECCE 227 - Educational Theory an Practice in The Early Childhood Setting

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Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Spring This course examines leading theories and philosophies that have shaped the current approaches to early childhood including primary education. Students develop their personal philosophy and approach to teaching, synthesizing what they have learned using reflective practices, in all of their early childhood and teacher preparation courses. In their student teaching experiences they are responsible for curriculum planning and implementation for longer time blocks and for larger groups of children. Prerequisite: ECCE 122, Guidance of Young Children; ECCE 123, Techniques of Teaching: Math, Science and Social Studies for Young Children; ECCE 226, Appropriate Curriculum Practices for Young Children: A Developmental Approach with a grade of C or better, or permission of department chairperson. visual and hearing impairments, and cultural diversity. Students will be required to complete 16 hours of video viewing and analysis. Up to 30 hours of unsupervised field experiences may also be required in this course.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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